Cyber security is becoming a critically important subject for control and system experts who may not also be cyber security experts.

Join this content-packed webinar as ARC Advisory Group Analyst, Harry Forbes, leads a panel of cyber experts who will take you inside real-world events.

They will address the questions most frequently posed by engineering and operations people working in the plant. Subjects will range from the nature of the threat to how industry and regulators are dealing with it. You'll get a comprehensive update on the state of the art of cyber security protection and a better understanding of what you can do to protect your plant.

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Tuesday, June 24

8 a.m. EDT [12:00 GMT]

2 p.m. EDT [18:00 GMT]

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The International Society of Automation (ISA), a global leader in industrial cybersecurity standards, today announces it will conduct a conference in June 2014 to help corporations and operators of critical infrastructure better protect their systems and networks from potentially destructive cyber attacks.

The conference, which will feature acclaimed industrial cybersecurity experts from industry, government and academia, will be held as a sub-conference of THE BIG M Manufacturing Convergence, an inaugural event produced by SME to explore the diverse challenges and solutions across all areas of manufacturing. THE BIG M will be held 9-12 June 2014 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan USA.

“While no one can prevent industrial cyberattacks from occurring, you can significantly reduce your risk by understanding the vulnerabilities and minimizing the consequences,” says Eric C. Cosman, a consulting engineer at Dow Chemical and a nationally recognized expert on industrial automation and control systems (IACS) security. “This valuable conference will shed light on what you can do to protect your industrial networks and control systems from serious damage from cyber threats.”

Without taking the proper protective steps, Cosman warns that industrial cyber attack could contribute to equipment failure and impairment, production loss or regulatory violations, with possible negative impacts on the environment or public welfare.

Through engaging technical sessions and presentations, the ISA Cybersecurity Conference 2014 will:

• Reveal how to detect cyber threats and mitigate the risks and exposure to your plant systems and networks
• Introduce proven industrial control systems security standards and practices and demonstrate how to leverage them
• Showcase best practices utilized in various industries and highlight peer experiences and lessons learned

The conference program also will pinpoint the role and ramifications of technology as well as business and human factors, and how to effectively balance them within the scope of a comprehensive industrial cybersecurity initiative.

Register today to attend The ISA Cybersecurity Conference 2014 by visiting www.isa.org/CyberConf2014

The CSIA Annual Executive Conference is the highlight of the year for Control System Integrators, when more than 400 members and industry partners meet to network, hear outstanding speakers, share best practices, learn about new products and services, and have fun. During this meeting the CSIA Industry Expo 2014 takes place to provide an unequalled opportunity for you to meet with business leaders from all aspects of control system integration in an exhibit reception format.

The Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, Cal., will host the 2014 CSIA Executive Conference from Thursday, April 23rd ~ 26th.

Founded in 1994, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) is a not-for-profit, global professional association for control system integration companies. CSIA has more than 400 member firms in 27 countries. The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) seeks to advance business practices of control system integration. CSIA helps members improve their business skills, provides a forum to share industry expertise, and promotes best practices for business management.

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Learn how to apply emerging technologies and innovative solutions: choose from over 130 presentations, mostly from users, on real life case studies & success stories from more than 25 different countries and a wide spread of industries: Chemicals, Food & Beverage , Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Pulp & Paper and Refining & Petrochemicals.

The 2014 Conference Presentation Tracks include: Operate Safely & Legally, Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation, Energy Management, Process Optimisation, Business Management & Information Security, Instrumentation Applications, Valve Applications, Wireless Applications, Project Excellence and Control System Applications & Migrations.

Discuss hot topics, trends, regulations and major challenges during the Industry Forums - Chemical, Engineering, Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Power, Refining and Petrochemical.  Meet, consult with and ask your questions on prevalent issues your operations face and the solutions you can apply during the "Meet the Experts" sessions.

Discover and explore solutions to problems in the areas of safety, reliability, energy efficiency & performance optimisation amongst other, in the Solutions Exhibition.  Interact and network with peers, business partners and other industry leaders.  Enjoy the networking event on Wednesday evening April 2nd, hosted at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

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